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Hacker Friends for Windows

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This Google Chrome extension tracks friends' activity on Hacker News. Maintain a custom username list to automatically highlight their posts and submissions directly on the site.

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  • Pros

    • Highlights friends' posts and submissions on Hacker News
    • Maintains a user-defined list of specific usernames
    • Functions as a Google Chrome browser extension

  • Cons

    • Limited to the Google Chrome browser
    • Functionality is restricted to the Hacker News website
    • Requires manual entry and maintenance of friend list
    • Lacks notifications for new posts or submissions
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Hacker Friends for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT
  • Windows XP
Additional Requirements
Google Chrome Beta Channel
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
103
Downloads Last Week
0
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Developer’s Description

By Benjamin Kudria
Highlight when your friends post to Hacker News.
This is an extension for Google Chrome. Hacker Friends lets you keep track of your friends' activity on the site Hacker News. It helps you maintain a list of the usernames of your friends, and it highlights their posts and submissions.
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